Passing the guard involves creating space, opening the guard and then "passing the knees" before moving into, hopefully, side control.
"Passing the knees" means two things: holding one knee down on the mat and simultaneously avoiding the defense of the other knee/shin as the opponent rolls to his side.
This clip from Abhaya highlights a strategy for "passing the knees."
It was picture day at Gracie Barra Mamazinho. I was surprised how many of the guys from the South Seattle academy weren't there. Big Griff and Tom were the only guys I've seen at South Seattle a lot who were there.
Ivan Salavery was there, with a small black bulldog or something. Very cool.
I still prefer the South Seattle location. I don't know what commercial real estate in Ballard is like. But it would be nice to see them get some more space somewhere in the area.
